Milan Fashion Week

Updated Tuesday February 28, 9.36am: Following in the footsteps of Christopher Kane and Erdem in London, Milan's colour of choice was definitely purple - with Alberta Ferretti, Gucci and Fendi putting it in the collection and Prada and Versace putting it on the catwalk (in the form of a vibrant violet carpet).

Beyond Milan's usual obsession with animal skins, the city has developed a new penchant this season: stretch crocodile fabric. Already seen in London at Tom Ford, Fendi and MaxMara showed it too - whilst black and white surreal prints popped up at Versace, Moschino, Alberta Ferretti and Emporio Armani.

Updated Tuesday February 28, 9.36am: Milan Fashion Week may be officially over, but we're reminiscing on VogueTV, where we have captured all the biggest shows purely for your entertainment. Watch Raf Simons' emotional final show for Jil Sander, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/video?category=catwalk-shows&id=11168"> see Monica Bellucci and Helen Mirren</a> discuss <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/video?category=catwalk-shows&id=11168"> Dolce & Gabbana's</a> "sexy, womanly" aesthetic, find out how to recreate <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/video?category=catwalk-shows&id=11146"> Gucci's beautiful tousled hair look</a> and see how <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/video?category=catwalk-shows&id=11155"> Miuccia Prada</a> cemented the colour purple as one of next season's key trends, all <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/video">HERE</a>.

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Updated Monday February 27, 2.46pm: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/spy/celebrity-photos/2009/08/26/style-file---naomi-campbell/gallery"> Naomi Campbell</a> closed the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/roberto-cavalli"> Roberto Cavalli</a> show this afternoon, in what was Milan Fashion Week's penultimate offering. Supermodels aside, the collection had everything you could hope for from one of Italy's most well-known designers - glamour, leather, animal prints and feminine silhouettes. Stefan Citron and Federico Piaggi's debut for <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/gianfranco-ferre/full-length-photos"> Gianfranco Ferrè</a> brought the schedule to a close this afternoon, with a range described by Vogue's Lucinda Chambers as "beautiful, polished and pared-down".

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Updated Monday February 27, 11.09am: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/giorgio-armani"> Giorgio Armani's show</a> this morning saw the designer inject some colour into his customer's usually subdued wardrobe - with flashes of coral and raspberry among his signature darker hues. The models, beginning with Coco Rocha, had a cheeky attitude today too - inspired perhaps by their Bugsy Malone-style androgynous suits - and occasionally flashed a smile at the audience.

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Updated Monday February 27, 10.28am: Dean and Dan Caten - in matching velvet green suits - took us to the prom this morning at <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/designer/dsquared" target="">DSquared</a>. We should have expected it really after the invitation arrived in the form of a pale pink wrist corsage. Lindsey Wixson was the prom queen in a black beaded strapless number and beehive hair.

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"Their clothes are earthy and they fit me," she told the Times. "Normally when you put on fashion clothes, they're too small and they don't go in and out. These ones are womanly and actually, I am a little bit Southend-on-Sea."

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Updated Monday February 27, 9.18am: "It was a forceful collection that suited the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versus/full-length-photos"> Versus</a> customer," said Vogue's Harriet Quick of Christopher Kane's latest offering. "He's taking on a hard attitude for his woman and we saw this <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/christopher-kane/full-length-photos"> in London</a>, there's a heavy metal streak and she appeared here." Hemlines were kept short and dresses in maroon, pink, blue and yellow came with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versus/full-length-photos#/image/14"> slashed detailing</a>, providing a tough edge.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versus/full-length-photos"> SEE THE VERSUS SHOW PICTURES</a>

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<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/missoni/full-length-photos"> </a>Updated Sunday February 26, 4.01pm: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=mirren">Helen Mirren</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=bellucci">Monica Bellucci</a> were in the front row at the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=dolce">Dolce & Gabbana</a> show this afternoon, where Sicilian Baroque was the inspiration. Lace dresses, corsets and knickerbockers were joined by intricately embellished coats for a truly opulent collection.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/dolce-and-gabbana/full-length-photos"> SEE THE DOLCE & GABBANA SHOW</a> Updated Sunday February 26, 2.38pm: According to the show notes the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=trussardi">Trussardi</a> woman "dares to climb the Peruvian Andes for autumn/winter 2012-13" - as proven by a confident collection of oversized blazers, belted jumpers and blanket skirts. And backpacks, naturally. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/trussardi/full-length-photos"> SEE THE TRUSSARDI SHOW IN FULL </a> Updated Sunday February 26, 10.54am: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/11/29/marni-for-hm-collection---pictures--news/gallery"> H&M's latest collaborator</a>, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=Marni">Marni</a>, proved itself as a graphic tour de force this morning with a show Vogue's Harriet Quick described as "fantastic" noting the label's "Art Deco references" and its "mix of luxury and graphics".

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Updated Sunday February 26, 9.46am: Milan's dark - but not depressing - mood continued at <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emilio-pucci/full-length-photos/page/3"> Emilio Pucci</a> last night, as Peter Dundas delivered a collection that was in keeping with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/gucci"> Gucci</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/alberta-ferretti"> Alberta Ferretti's</a> beautifully sombre shows. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emilio-pucci/full-length-photos/page/1#/image/1"> Skin-tight black dresses</a> came with sheer panelling, while floor-length evening gowns were adorned with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emilio-pucci/close-up-photos/page/5#/image/71"> intricate beading</a>. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emilio-pucci/full-length-photos/page/3#/image/34"> Big Bird coats</a> also made an appearance, having also been shown at <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/fendi/full-length-photos/page/3#/image/46"> Fendi</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/blumarine/full-length-photos"> Blumarine</a>.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emilio-pucci/full-length-photos/page/3"> SEE THE EMILIO PUCCI SHOW HERE</a>

Updated Saturday February 25, 6.07pm: This afternoon, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=facchinetti">Alessandra Facchinetti</a> went against the grain and debuted a spring-ready collection for <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=uniqueness">Uniqueness</a>, available to buy online now. Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/antonio-marras/full-length-photos"> Antonio Marras</a>' showgirl-inspired extravaganza was as theatrical as can be, with collage-style coats and bold red floral motifs.

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Updated Saturday February 25, 4.15pm: Rumours abound this afternoon that <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=hedi">Hedi Slimane</a> may replace <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=pilati">Stefano Pilati</a> as creative director of <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=yves">Yves Saint Laurent</a>. Pilati's contract with the French fashion house is due to expire next month - and until now the house has continually denied reports of his impending departure as well as additional rumours that he will be replaced by Raf Simons.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/09/26/raf-simons-for-yves-saint-laurent"> READ THE FULL STORY HERE</a>

Updated Saturday February 25, 3.01pm: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=SIMONS">Raf Simons</a> made a tearful exit following his final <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=SANDER">Jil Sander</a> show this afternoon, having sent out elegant cashmere coats in pale pink and tan, metallic leather dresses and bustier tops. Romantic, nostalgic and a beautiful final chapter in Simons' career at the fashion house. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/jil-sander/full-length-photos"> SEE THE JIL SANDER SHOW HERE</a> Updated Saturday February 25, 1.50pm: After being named The Women In Film <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=MaxMara">MaxMara</a> Face of the Future 2012 <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/02/24/chloe-moretz-receives-maxmara-award"> this week</a>, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=MORETZ">Chloe Moretz</a> appeared in the front row at Sportmax this afternoon - taking in a collection of sleek, modern sportwear paired with chunky wedge boots. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/sportmax"> SEE THE SPORTMAX SHOW HERE</a> Updated Saturday February 25, 12.07pm: You had to be quick to catch all of the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/emporio-armani"> Emporio Armani</a> collection this morning. Not only were the models sent down the catwalk two-by-two, or even six-by-six - but each look was layered, and detailed, and accessorised as only Mr Armani can.

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<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/bottega-veneta"> </a>Updated Saturday February 25, 10.45am:Vogue's Francesca Burns hailed this morning's <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/bottega-veneta"> Bottega Veneta</a> show as Thomas Maier's "best ever" since joining the label in 2001. Cashmere dresses with leather detailing, princess coats and Forties-style day dresses all added to the impact of a collection that was "vintage luxury balanced with modern allure".

Updated Saturday February 25, 9.27am: Last night's Versace show was a return to the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/full-length-photos"> overt Versace sexiness</a> of old - not for Donatella the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/full-length-photos"> pastel hues of the past few seasons</a>: this season she wants to dress her woman in <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/full-length-photos"> darkly sparkly, overtly sexual creations</a>. The show also saw another outing for super-short Rooney Mara fringes (already seen at <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection/full-length-photos"> Calvin Klein Collection</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/antonio-berardi/full-length-photos"> Antonio Berardi</a> amongst other places), with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/backstage-photos"> models backstage</a> spending hours having fake fringes applied and trimmed.

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Despite being almost ready to give birth to her first child, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/front-row-photos/page/3#/image/44"> Tammy Kane made the trip to Milan with her brother Christopher</a> to support Donatella from the front row - before heading off to prepare to present <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/designer/versus">their sixth Versus collection</a> tomorrow. Also in the front row was singer <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/front-row-photos/page/3#/image/40"> Pixie Lott with boyfriend Oliver Cheshire</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/front-row-photos/page/2#/image/17"> Donatella's smiling brother Santo</a> - the company's president.

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Updated Saturday February 25, 9.15am: Ukrainian Feminist group Femen staged a topless protest outside the Versace show last night, campaigning against the supposed "exploitation of women by fashion industry bosses" which they believe leads to anorexia. The group of women were swiftly removed by Milanese police.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/versace/full-length-photos"> SEE THE VERSACE SHOW HERE</a>

Updated Friday February 24, 3.31pm: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=Cavalli">Roberto Cavalli</a> delivered his signature leopard prints, as well as some glitter and sequins, at his <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/just-cavalli"> Just Cavalli</a> show today. Highlights came in the form of a <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/just-cavalli/page/2#/image/23"> flapper dress teamed with a shimmering roll-neck</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/just-cavalli/page/3#/image/44"> metallic cropped trousers worn with a plunging shirt and jacket</a>.

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Updated Friday February 24, 12.11pm: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos/page/3#/image/45"> Cara Delevingne</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos/page/2#/image/25"> Arizona Muse</a> took to the Moschino catwalk this morning, wearing a host of colourful looks - from <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos#/image/5"> bright red</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos#/image/8"> vibrant yellow</a> to <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos#/image/15"> a rich royal blue</a>. The military theme also played a role, with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos#/image/6"> jackets featuring epaulettes and gold brass buttons</a>.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/moschino/full-length-photos"> SEE THE MOSCHINO SHOW HERE</a>

Updated Friday February 24, 8.51am: "It's always fascinating to see what <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=Miuccia">Miuccia</a> does - and always challenging to work out what all her inspirations have been," said Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman after last night's Prada show. "She does this pendulum swing from season to season and with the spring collection being so pretty and light, this was much more austere - it almost had a religious feel to it at times." One of the most highly anticipated shows of the season and one that is sure to deliver next autumn/winter's biggest trends, Miuccia Prada's <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/prada/full-length-photos"> latest collection</a> didn't disappoint - with <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/prada/full-length-photos#/image/12"> purple, geometric, patterned tailoring</a>, <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/prada/full-length-photos/page/1#/image/13"> high-collared cashmere coats</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/prada/full-length-photos/page/1#/image/24"> beautiful jewelled embellishments</a>.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/prada/full-length-photos"> SEE THE PRADA SHOW IN FULL HERE</a>

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Updated Thursday February 24, 4.21pm: Karl Lagerfeld, never a stranger to controversy, probably upset anti-fur groups this afternoon with a Fendi show that included the pelts and skins of almost every animal you could think of: from antelope and goat, to mink and crocodile. In a muted colour palette that Lagerfeld called "the warm glow before snow", Lagerfeld gave us simple dresses and covetable outerwear - providing you're not a vegan.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/fendi/full-length-photos"> SEE THE FENDI SHOW HERE</a>

Updated Thursday February 23, 12.52pm: MaxMara eased us into day two of Milan Fashion Week, with a luxe collection peppered with high-quality separates in military tones. Army-inspired looks were teamed with sparkly Mary Janes, providing a girly edge.

<a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/maxmara/full-length-photos"> SEE THE MAXMARA SHOW HERE</a>

Updated Thursday February 23, 9.02am: Yesterday's <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/alberta-ferretti"> Alberta Ferretti</a> show moved the designer's diaphanous chiffon gowns into darker territory - following the romantic example set by Frida Giannini earlier in the day. At <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/no-21"> No.21</a>, Alessandro Dell'Acqua took the grungy road already seen in London, dressing his models in tweed and leather in a palette of olive green, burgundy and black already seen at Gucci.

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Updated Wednesday February 22, 3.43pm: As Giannini promised, the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/gucci"> Gucci show this afternoon</a> was dark without being sinister, with a palette of purple, burgundy, navy, forest green, dark olive and brown alongside the ubiquitous black.

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Updated Wednesday February 22, 11.31am: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=Gucci">Gucci</a> creative director <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search?q=Frida">Frida Giannini</a> has given an insight into what we can expect from the label's latest show this afternoon.

"I was thinking about a certain type of romanticism," she told Italian newspaper La Repubblica. "It's quite nocturnal in a way, quite dark, but still very sensual and feminine. It's about the dual of the Gucci woman - she can be very feminine and sensual, but as the same time very tough and powerful. There are some military references from the 19th Century, so I have explored equestrian boots."

But even Gianinni, a fashion veteran, isn't immune to the odd Fashion Week disaster.

"A few years ago, in the most exciting moment of the show, all the evening gowns were on the catwalk but the music was completely off," she said. "There was a technical problem, so the models were all out and I was crying backstage."

Updated Wednesday February 22, 8.32am: After the excitement of London <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/erdem/full-length-photos"> (Erdem</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/christopher-kane/full-length-photos"> Kane</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/ready-to-wear/mcq"> McQ</a>, oh my), the womenswear shows move to the glamour of Milan today - whilst London becomes the world's menswear hub for one day only.

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Never a city known for an excess of subtlety, Milan puts its biggest names right out in front: beginning with Gucci on the very first day. Alberta Ferretti and Alessandro Dell'Aqcua's No.21 share the Wednesday schedule before things get even bigger on Thursday.

We don't have to wait long for the rest of the Italian powerhouses to appear - with Karl Lagerfeld's Fendi and the fashion pack's favourite, Prada, taking to the catwalk on Thursday. Friday brings out Moschino, Etro and Just Cavalli - all before lunch - whilst the evening sees the unveiling of the new Versace collection.

Bottega Veneta opens the weekend's schedule, followed by Emporio Armani, Jil Sander and Emilio Pucci - and Sunday brings us exactly what we want to look at on a lazy afternoon: a gaggle of Dolce & Gabbana-clad supermodels, and almost certainly some dresses to die for. New <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/11/29/marni-for-hm-collection---pictures--news/gallery"> high street hero Marni</a> and knitwear specialists Missoni also share Sunday's catwalk schedule.

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